Treatments for many common sports injuries are available at MedRite Urgent Care near Hell’s Kitchen. We encourage everyone to exercise and participate in sports and other physical activities, which are great ways to stay healthy and enjoy the outdoors. Sometimes, though, when you play hard, you get hurt. That’s why we make sure that our outstanding team of medical professionals is available during extended hours at convenient locations throughout New York City to provide or arrange for full diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation services for athletic injuries.

Of course, some sports injuries are true emergencies that warrant a call to 911 or an immediate trip to an emergency room. A few examples of these types of life- and limb-threatening situations include head trauma, chest pains, breathing difficulties, uncontrolled bleeding, and severe fractures. If you are in doubt, you should always err on the side of caution.

With that said, MedRite provides convenient and affordable treatments for many other acute and chronic sports injuries, including:

Ankle sprains

Groin pulls

Hamstring strains

Shin splints

Simple fractures

Tendonitis

Runner’s knee

Tennis and golfer’s elbow

Some sports injuries, such as a sprained ankle, are not only very painful, but also are very obvious. In other words, you’ll probably know exactly when, where, and how it happened. In these situations, the experienced staff at MedRite can not only help you heal, but also provide individualized tips on how to avoid similar injuries in the future.

Other injuries may not be as clear-cut. For instance, tennis elbow may result from playing tennis, but it can also be caused by a variety of other repetitive arm motions, such as painting or chopping vegetables. Additionally, injuries like shin splints can sometimes occur for no apparent reason. In cases like these, a physician at MedRite can identify the underlying cause and provide a proper diagnosis, which is essential for determining the most appropriate treatment plan.

Don’t spend time and money in an ER on treatments for non-emergency sports injuries when you don’t have to. Instead, walk into the nearest MedRite Urgent Care office. You can also count on our help throughout your recovery; we are the only urgent care center in Manhattan that has an in-house physical therapy program.